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10 Invalidating Phrases People Who Alienate Everyone Use

10 Invalidating Phrases People Who Alienate Everyone Use

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All of us mess up now and then when it comes to communication, but frequently, the hurtful errors we make with words are so subtle we might not even realize we’re making them.  Being on the receiving end of this can be confusing, too. What feels completely hurtful to us all too often seems like no big deal to the people we’re in relationships with — or so they say, anyway. 10 invalidating phrases that alienate the people in your life — and that you need to stop using. Jimmy Knowles, a relationship expert who closely collaborates with psychotherapist Mathias Barker, recently decided to do a sort of compendium of the repeat offenders when it comes to this type of bad communication.  His tough love advice — dripping with sardonic sarcasm — is a sort of primer on what NOT to do in a relationship, whether it’s with your child, your partner, your friend, or your boss.  They’ll also be instantly recognizable to anyone who’s ever felt totally invalidated by someone who seems intent on …

Anticipated emotions shape moral praise and character judgments of helpers

Anticipated emotions shape moral praise and character judgments of helpers

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New research published in Journal of Personality & Social Psychology shows that people’s anticipated emotional responses to situations significantly shape their moral praise and character judgments of others. Prior research shows that moral praise is distinct from blame and is often linked to the observer’s perception of the actor’s moral character. While earlier studies demonstrated that emotional responses influence how positively we view charitable actions, many relied on participants being explicitly informed about the helper’s emotional state. In this work, Paige Amormino and colleagues sought to understand how people infer a helper’s emotions and how this affects their moral evaluations. In daily life, acts of kindness are commonly interpreted through an emotional lens, with observers often assuming that helping behaviors stem from empathy and concern. This assumption drives judgments about the moral worth of the act and the person who performed it. The researchers hypothesized that when people anticipate how they would feel in a given situation, they use that information to assess the moral character of others involved in similar scenarios. In Study 1, …

Critics Have A Lot Of Emotions About Pixar’s New Inside Out Sequel

Critics Have A Lot Of Emotions About Pixar’s New Inside Out Sequel

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One of the most beloved Pixar films in the studio’s history is getting a sequel, with Inside Out 2 hitting cinemas this weekend. The new movie takes us back into the mind of a now 13-year-old Riley and the mission control centre of emotions inside her head. However, this time around, there’s a whole host of new feelings added into the mix, thanks to the help of a stellar expanded cast, including The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri as Envy, Stranger Things’ Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Passages’ Adèle Exarchopoulos as Ennui. The first reviews for Inside Out 2 have been hugely positive, praising the sequel for living up to the magic of the first film. That being said, others have said that it’s missing a certain spark that made the original so popular. Here’s a sample of what critics have had to say so far… “Inside Out 2 glimmers with diamond-hard truths about the complex business of being a human being – especially a teenage human being – but it’s still a fast-paced and playful comedy …

How “Baby Reindeer” empowered trans actor Nava Mau to play a woman so “entitled to her own emotions”

How “Baby Reindeer” empowered trans actor Nava Mau to play a woman so “entitled to her own emotions”

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The “Baby Reindeer” cast on Tuesday at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles chatted about their experience starring in Netflix’s wildly popular limited series, and Nava Mau is no exception. The transgender actress, who plays the love interest to Richard Gadd’s Donny Dunn — a flailing comedian who is stalked by a woman (Jessica Gunning) — said she was immediately captivated by the script. “I stayed up all night and I started journaling about it,” she said, per The Hollywood Reporter. “It really kind of found a place in my mind and in my heart and never left.” In the series, Teri (Mau) is the character who is the most honest with herself and sets clear boundaries about how she would be treated. That means despite her attraction to and sympathy for Donny, she also sees how his emotional issues don’t serve her in a relationship. “I had no idea that I internalized so much anger and that I shut it down,” Mau continued. “As a trans woman, as a Latina woman, I have …

Cannabis use linked to enhanced ability to understand others’ emotions

Cannabis use linked to enhanced ability to understand others’ emotions

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A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research offers an intriguing perspective on the effects of regular cannabis use. Contrary to the commonly held view that cannabis has primarily negative impacts on mental health and behavior, the study suggests that regular cannabis users may have a heightened ability to understand the emotions of others. This enhanced empathetic ability is linked to increased connectivity within certain brain regions, particularly the anterior cingulate cortex, a key area involved in processing empathy. Cannabis is one of the most widely used psychoactive substances worldwide, yet its impact on mental health and cognitive functions remains a subject of contentious debate. Traditional research predominantly highlights the negative consequences associated with cannabis use, particularly its potential to impair cognitive functions and contribute to mental health issues. These studies often focus on how cannabis interacts with brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex, which is known to have a high density of cannabinoid receptors and plays a significant role in cognitive processes such as decision making and emotion regulation. However, emerging …

Surprising connection between our emotions and our senses, study finds

Surprising connection between our emotions and our senses, study finds

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The research explores whether our brains use specific sensory information or more abstract codes to process emotions. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) A recent study published in Science Advances sheds light on the connection between our emotions and our senses. “Emotion and perception are closely linked, but we’ve lacked a clear understanding of how the brain represents emotional experiences,” explains Giada Lettieri, a psychology researcher at the IMT School and the study’s lead author. “Our research aims to fill this gap by revealing how the brain organizes emotional information across different senses and past experiences.” Direct comparison between the categorical and dimensional encoding models and cross-decoding of emotion categories and valence ratings from brain activity. (CREDIT: Science Advances) To investigate, the team showed the movie “101 Dalmatians” to 50 volunteers while monitoring their brain activity with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). These volunteers included both individuals with typical sensory development and those who were congenitally blind or deaf. The blind participants experienced the movie through audio alone, while the deaf participants watched a silent version. Additionally, 124 …

What It Means If You Cry During A Hard Workout | Ann Papayoti

What It Means If You Cry During A Hard Workout | Ann Papayoti

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There’s a popular TikTok where a young man cries after a run, asking viewers what is wrong with him. Many replied that it happens to them, too, and at least one replied they avoid the gym because they can’t control the tears. Several responded that they understood it as an emotional release and mentioned somatic and bilateral movement. They are right, and there is nothing ‘wrong’ with him, them, or you if you cry after a great workout. It’s a common occurrence that has everything to do with the mind-body connection. RELATED: The Most Supportive Question You Can Ask Someone Who Is Sad, Struggling Or Broken-Hearted Here’s why so many people cry during a hard workout. As a new fitness instructor, I was super excited to get hired by one of the most popular gyms in my city. I recall being nervous preparing, hoping to make a good first impression. Members packed the room, and my energy was high as I began that first dance fitness group. My nerves eased once the music started, and …

The Two Emotions Making Men Feel Lonelier Than Ever

The Two Emotions Making Men Feel Lonelier Than Ever

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If you haven’t noticed, we have a big problem. According to Roster Regional Health, a recent survey found that 27% of men have at least six close friends, which is half the number compared to three decades ago. Dubbed the “male loneliness epidemic,” men are beginning to feel the effects of social isolation. And just like anyone else, men are looking for a sense of belonging in this world. On the Open Relationships podcast, host Andrea Miller and co-host Joanna Schroeder chat with Ed Latimore, a former red piller turned self-improvement enthusiast. In the interview, we explore what men are doing to tackle male loneliness and what emotions are pushing them in this extreme direction. What is the red pill movement? The name “red pill” comes from the 1999 movie The Matrix, where taking the red pill represents waking up to reality, explains New America. So, what truth are men waking up to? They’re realizing, according to this community, that women hold power and influence over men. They believe the idea that women are superficial …

‘Oppenheimer’ Finally Premieres in Japan to Mixed Reactions, High Emotions

‘Oppenheimer’ Finally Premieres in Japan to Mixed Reactions, High Emotions

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TOKYO —  Oppenheimer finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional. Toshiyuki Mimaki, who survived the bombing of Hiroshima when he was 3, said he has been fascinated by the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, often called “the father of the atomic bomb” for leading the Manhattan Project. “What were the Japanese thinking, carrying out the attack on Pearl Harbor, starting a war they could never hope to win?” he said, sadness in his voice, in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. He is now chairperson of a group of bomb victims called the Japan Confederation of A- and H-Bomb Sufferers Organization and he saw Oppenheimer at a preview event. “During the whole movie, I was waiting and waiting for the Hiroshima bombing scene to come on, but it never did,” Mimaki said. Oppenheimer does not directly depict what happened on the …

Outlander’s Sam Heughan shares huge season 8 update as he reveals ‘mixed emotions’ over show ending

Outlander’s Sam Heughan shares huge season 8 update as he reveals ‘mixed emotions’ over show ending

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Outlander star Sam Heughan has revealed that filming has officially begun on the final season of the hit historical drama, revealing his “mixed emotions” about the show coming to an end.  Taking to Instagram, the actor, who has played the lead role of Jamie Fraser since 2014, shared a behind-the-scenes video of him and his co-star Caitríona Balfe reminiscing about their ten years of working on the drama.  “This has been our history,” said Caitríona, while walking around the show’s set.  Sam added: “And what an amazing history it has been with you.” In the caption, Sam penned an emotional message: “We have begun shooting Season 8 @outlander_starz. © James MinchinOutlander will end with season eight “There are so many mixed emotions, I don’t know if I have the words to describe how it feels to be finishing this journey but I’m so very happy to be back with our incredibly hard-working cast and crew. Our family.” Teasing the final series, he added: “It’s going to be our strongest season yet!“ Fans raced to the …